Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 319461, 319462, 319463 & 319488) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 319461, 319462, 319463 & 319488) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Caol Ila
£49
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 319461, 319462, 319463 & 319488) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Scallywag |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48% |
| Age | 10 yr | NAS |
| Price | £48.95 | £56.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 319461, 319462, 319463 & 319488) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 319461, 319462, 319463 & 319488) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Quick verdict
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 319461, 319462, 319463 & 319488) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £49 vs £56.
For beginners: Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 319461, 319462, 319463 & 319488) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£48.95 vs £56.25)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£56.25 vs £48.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 319461, 319462, 319463 & 319488) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Who should buy Scallywag?
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 319461, 319462, 319463 & 319488) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Where to buy
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 319461, 319462, 319463 & 319488) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange